Scripps Coastal Expert Weighs in on Updated Dietary Guidelines

Federal food recommendations updated in the fall

A woman holds a bowl of salmon, vegetables and grains, representing a healthy meal following federal dietary guidelines.

Federal food recommendations updated in the fall

A recent San Diego Union-Tribune article featured comments from Scripps Coastal Medical Center Jefferson family medicine specialist Jennifer Chronis, MD, about federal dietary guidelines that were updated in the fall.


Dr. Chronis said the guidelines shouldn’t be used uniformly, especially by those with chronic diseases who may need a more specialized diet that is geared toward their individual needs.


Read the Union-Tribune article: Updated Dietary Guidelines Fall Short, Some Health Experts Say

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